NEWS 9 Orphanage supported Students deliver donation to Vietnamese facility MUSTILLO RAQUEL journo1@setimes.com.au NN Area School students are lending a hand to underprivileged children in South East Asia, raising over $500 this year for a Vietnamese orphanage. The school has held a series of fundraisers to help the Da Nang Red Cross Orphanage purchase essential items for the care of children. Members of the school’s representative council coordinated a sausage sizzle and casual clothes day, raising $500. Kangaroo Inn Area School teacher Angela Leopold travelled to the central Vienamese city with her children and senior school students Ben and Ellie. “We spent a morning at the orphanage delivering the school’s donation and toys knitted by Doreen Spillings,” Ms Leopold said. “This donation enabled the orphanage to purchase many items, including physiotherapy equipment for the children and formula for the babies. “It also funded an outdoor soccer playing area. “The toys provided comfort and play for all the babies and small children.” The Da Nang Orphanage was established in 1994 by the Da Nang Red Cross Association. The orphanage is home to Robe man arrested over theft IN BRIEF A ROBE man was arrested last week after suspected stolen property was found in his car. Police from Robe and Kingston attended a roadside parking bay near Kingston at just after 8.30pm on Wednesday and spoke to a man whose car had broken down. Police then searched the man’s car and found items which had been reported stolen from a private residence and a nearby business. They also found other items which they suspected to be stolen. The 38-year-old man was arrested and charged with unlawful possession and being in possession of breaking implements at night. He was bailed to appear in the Millicent Magistrates Court in August. Family event marks anniversary A FAMILY get-together has recently marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ivy Boyle, late of Millicent. Ms Boyle died in 1995, but it was her wish that her family stay close together. She was born in Millicent on May 2, 1915, to William J. Watson and his wife Florence (nee Jones.). AID ABROAD: Kangaroo Inn Area School students Ellie and Ben Leopold check out the exterior of the Da Nang Red Cross Orphanage in Da Nang, Vietnam. The school has raised funds for the orphanage for three years and provided essential items, such as physiotherapy treatment, baby formula and infrastructure. 36 children, including eight with disabilities, and is operated through non-government organisations and Vietnamese and foreign donations. The school’s involvement with the orphanage started as a result of an initiative by former student Ella Dunsford. The occupational therapist regularly volunteers at the orphanage, providing assistance to children and young people with a variety of physical and cognitive disabilities. “Last year we were able to help with the purchase of materials to renovate the outdoor play area and build a fence, as well as buy beds, medical supplies and a computer with internet,” Ms Leopold said. TOYS FOR TODDLERS: A Vietnamese orphan with one of the many knitted toys made by Millicent’s Doreen Spillings. KNITTING FOR A CAUSE: Millicent’s Doreen Spillings (right) puts the final touches to her handmade toys before they head to the Da Nang Red Cross Orphanage in Vietnam. “Although it was a humbling experience, it was also uplifting to see the difference Kangaroo Inn Area School and Ella Dunsford have made. “The children and babies soaked up and loved the attention and interaction and it was reassuring to see they were genuinely well cared for with limited resources.” The party was held at a hotel in Mount Gambier and attended by 17 of her descendants. CALLING ALL WOMEN IN BUSINESS... Are you a leader, an innovator, a mentor, or a dedicated employee making a difference? If so, it’s time to share your story and earn some recognition for a job well done. Nominations are open for the 2015 Influential Women in Business Awards, celebrating and recognising the many achievements of women who live and work in the Green Triangle region. 2015 Award Categories BEST SMALL BUSINESS (5 and under employees) Prize: $1,500 Business Coaching Package BEST BUSINESS (over 5 employees) Prize: $2,000 Business Advice & Consulting Package YOUNG BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR (under 30 years at 31 May 2015) Prize: $1,500 Cash Prize BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR Sponsored by ANZ with Dr Jana Matthews COMMUNITY LEADER Prize: $1,000 donation towards the winners initiative and/or organisation to encourage & support their community endeavours. AWARD NOMINATIONS CLOSE 31 MAY 2015. Application forms available from The Border Watch or from www.wibrd.org.au. 671447 We need everyone’s help to buy aircraft and keep the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR fl ying. 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